Images: She grabs a screwdriver to disassemble the iMac M3 and reveals its components

After the test of the iMac M3 carried out by our colleagues fromPresse-citron.net, it's iFixit's turn to tackle the device. The specialized site has managed to bring together all the tools necessary for its dismantling. Which is not an easy thing: in fact, Apple installs proprietary screws to assemble the product.

So, what's under the hood of this all-in-one computer? Let's take stock.

Few differences with the iMac M1

The main conclusion of this teardown carried out by iFixit is thatthe iMac M3is ultimately very similar tol’iMac M1. The processor has certainly changed, but this one is installed almost the same way. Right next to it, we find the RAM, which is soldered to the rest of the motherboard with a “SiP” (system on chip) arrangement. Many criticize this strategy because it does not allow you to add RAM sticks after purchasing the computer. Or else, you have to void the warranty. And when you know the price of repairs in the Apple Store, it's better to avoid them.

When detaching the screen from the rest of the chassis, which is essential to access the processor, iFixit also notes that the process is relativelyeasy. All you have to do is disconnect a few cables, and that's it. We have rarely seen it simpler at Apple, which has previously had the habit of sticking its panels to iPhones. This makes disassembly very complicated, especially when carried out by individuals.

Technical sheet, price and availability

The iMac M3 is available from1 599 eurosin Apple Store. For this price, you will be entitled to the version with the base chip, coupled with an eight-core graphics card. A more expensive edition, with two additional cores for the GPU, is also offered by Cupertino.

The RAM options are also quite expensive, but you have to go through that to increase the associated volume. Here are the prices displayed in the official store:

8 GB (basic configuration, no extra)
16 Go (+ 230 euros)
32 Go (+ 460 euros)

Apple also charges for storage capacity beyond that offered with the 1,599 euro edition. Here are the prices:

256 Go SSD (basic version)
512 Go SSD (+ 230 euros)
1 TB SSD (+460 euros)

The iMac M3 screen has a large diagonal of24 inches, capable of displaying more than a billion colors and with True Tone functionality on the menu. The latter adapts the tints of the display, depending on the user's environment and its brightness.

Apple finally provides akeyboardand onemousein the box. For a few euros more, you can choose to add a numeric keypad to this keyboard. The Magic Trackpad touchpad is also offered as an option.